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Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 01/10/2008, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,508
Posted By daveverdo
I will try to be there once again. The corals I...

I will try to be there once again. The corals I got last year are all doing great.

I will be looking for some leather, zoos, and maybe some LPS.

I have a lot of great starter corals for...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/25/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,266
Posted By daveverdo
I got a Wii. Sorry, I mean I got my kids a Wii:) ...

I got a Wii. Sorry, I mean I got my kids a Wii:)

I got myself a 90g Corner flo. Wife got me some tools for the shop. Now I can get to work on the walnut stand for the new 90g.

Best wished,...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/15/2007, 09:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,820
Posted By daveverdo
Sadly enough, one of the reasons I took down my...

Sadly enough, one of the reasons I took down my first saltwater tank 25 years ago was because of one of the family cats. He had been tranined to pee in the toilet. Guess what? He thought the tank...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 03:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 263
Posted By daveverdo
I got the answer somewhere else. Thanks...

I got the answer somewhere else.

Thanks anyway.

FYI, Here is a table of tank weights.

http://www.thekrib.com/TankHardware/size-chart.html

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/14/2007, 03:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 263
Posted By daveverdo
Weight of empty 90g tank?

Anyone know how much and empty 90g perfecto weights?

Can I move it on a dolley standing on its end or should I always keep it bottom down?

Dave
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/14/2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 237
Posted By daveverdo
If you can fit a pre-made reflector it will work...

If you can fit a pre-made reflector it will work better than a DIY. For a reflector to work at maximum it needs to have the correct profile. For example a parabolic reflector with the light source...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/14/2007, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 606
Posted By daveverdo
I use the driveway markers for other things but...

I use the driveway markers for other things but not for aquascaping.

I read about someone using PVC supply line. It is a bit flexible but most likely stiff enough. I haven't used this but plan...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/12/2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By daveverdo
I just figured acrylic would be cheaper and...

I just figured acrylic would be cheaper and easier.

Have any specific suggestions where to get aluminum besides the big box stores.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 348
Posted By daveverdo
It might be tough this time of year. I know the...

It might be tough this time of year. I know the HD in Ithaca NY had some last week. It was on an upper rack above the non-tropical.

Dave
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/12/2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 348
Posted By daveverdo
First) The silicate dust is not bad. ...

First) The silicate dust is not bad.

Second) Many of the HD sands say "may contain" that doesn't mean it does.

Third) HD carries different play sands. They have a basic "Play Sand" and a...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/12/2007, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By daveverdo
1) to try something different, I remember reading...

1) to try something different, I remember reading a thread where someone used 6" pvc pipe split down the middle. 6" wide x 3" high. They cut it after 2 end caps were in place then painted it black....
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/12/2007, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 565
Posted By daveverdo
Material for T5 light fixture.

I want to make a light fixure for my 90g. I have most of the parts from an older DIY canopy.

I want to make the fixture out of plastic and was wondering if anyone has suggestions for which type...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/12/2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,416
Posted By daveverdo
I'm following along also although my interest in...

I'm following along also although my interest in NON-SPS.

I plan to have fish, LR, soft corals, and a few LPS.

In my 30g I have ricordia, zoos, athelia, xenia, leather toadstool, frogspawn, and...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/11/2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 253
Posted By daveverdo
lighting suggestions for 90g fish, LR, soft corals, and a few LPS.

Hi,

I am sure this has been asked before but when I search I get too many unrelated lighting threads.

I just bought a 90g and plan on mostly fish with live rock and possible a few soft corals. ...
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/11/2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 712
Posted By daveverdo
Just bought a 90g today for FOWLR and would love...

Just bought a 90g today for FOWLR and would love the fish. They are all on my list. It is going to be some time before I'm ready though. Need to build the stand first.

Best of luck finding...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/10/2007, 04:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,226
Posted By daveverdo
Controlguy, yes. PM sent. Dave

Controlguy, yes.

PM sent.
Dave
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/10/2007, 09:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,226
Posted By daveverdo
suppressivefire sent PM

suppressivefire

sent PM
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/10/2007, 07:30 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,559
Posted By daveverdo
Hey Eric, I am still interested in some...

Hey Eric,

I am still interested in some rock. Couldn't make it last weekend.

Tough schedule this week but I may be able to squeeze something in.

Are you available during the week at all? ...
Forum: Southern Tier Reef Society 12/09/2007, 10:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By daveverdo
You could give "The City Zoo" in Horseheads a...

You could give "The City Zoo" in Horseheads a call. They have it on and off.

http://www.cityzoopetstore.com/AboutUs.html

Dave
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 05:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,129
Posted By daveverdo
Here is one thread, there are others. ...

Here is one thread, there are others.

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1188352


I have not used it but many people use HandiFoam

You can get it lots of...
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By daveverdo
I was planning on high and low float switches and...

I was planning on high and low float switches and a single solenoid before the RO/DI.

I may be missing something but what is the function of the timer and which timer do you use.

Dave
Forum: Do It Yourself 12/07/2007, 07:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 715
Posted By daveverdo
Auto top off: resevoir w/pump vs solenoid on RO/DI

I am installing a basement sump and can run pipe to a RO/DI unit close the sump.

What are the pros and cons of either type of topoff?

The way I see it is the resevoir system needs to be...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/06/2007, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By daveverdo
I have not used any of these but have seem them...

I have not used any of these but have seem them used on home improvement shows.
...
Forum: Reef Discussion 12/06/2007, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,131
Posted By daveverdo
I have left mine for about a week all by itself,...

I have left mine for about a week all by itself, no auto feeder, no topoff, nothing. Everything survived.

Every tank is different. You are the one who knows your tank the best. How often do you...
Forum: Upstate Reef Society 12/04/2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 363
Posted By daveverdo
And we all worry about voltage leaks:D

And we all worry about voltage leaks:D
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